Sanitation Supervisor

Benchwood Foods; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchwood Foods in Wisconsin seeks a Sanitation Supervisor to lead the night shift sanitation team, overseeing cleaning, sanitization, and reassembly of equipment used in daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to work independently during overnight hours in a refrigerated environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years supervisory experience in sanitation in the food industry.
• Familiarity with USDA and OSHA regulations.
• Degree in Meat or Agricultural Science preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CIP systems, chemical handling, and industrial equipment cleaning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and overnight hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sanitation crew during night shift operations.
• Oversee equipment disassembly, cleaning, sanitization, and reassembly.
• Ensure proper staffing and shift coverage.
• Enforce safety policies and lead scheduled safety meetings.
• Conduct coaching sessions and support employee development.
• Prepare and submit nightly sanitation reports.
• Monitor sanitation efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Conduct accident investigations and maintain safety documentation.
• Manage employee time records and attendance.
• Maintain training documentation for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor GMPs and enforce company policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Food safety awareness

Communication

Overnight shift

Education

Meat or Agricultural Science degree

Tools

CIP systems

Chemical handling

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and experienced Sanitation Supervisor to lead our night shift sanitation team. This role is responsible for overseeing the cleaning, sanitization, and reassembly of equipment used during daily operations. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a commitment to food safety, and the ability to work independently during overnight hours.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise sanitation crew during night shift operations.
• Oversee equipment disassembly, cleaning, sanitization, and reassembly.
• Ensure proper staffing and shift coverage.
• Enforce safety policies and lead scheduled safety meetings.
• Conduct coaching sessions and support employee development.
• Prepare and submit nightly sanitation reports.
• Monitor sanitation efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Conduct accident investigations and maintain safety documentation.
• Manage employee time records and attendance.
• Maintain training documentation for new hires.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and HACCP requirements.
• Monitor GMPs and enforce company policies.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in sanitation within the food industry.
• Familiarity with USDA and OSHA regulations required.
• Degree in Meat or Agricultural Science preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with CIP systems, chemical handling, and industrial equipment cleaning.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in refrigerated environments and overnight hours.